On the night of May 17, 2025, Larry Davis, 16, Black male, was found with a gunshot wound after Rocky Mount police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 500 block of Center Street just before 10:30 p.m. Officers and EMS rushed Larry Davis, 16, male, to UNC Nash Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Rocky Mount Police Department later identified the victim publicly as Larry Davis, 16, male, and confirmed the timeline of the call, response, and hospital transport.
Detectives described the shooting as a “situation between family members.” According to police, a suspect was identified; however, based on the facts known at the time and in consultation with the District Attorney's Office, no charges were filed at that stage. Authorities indicated the investigation was active in the immediate aftermath, and public updates emphasized the familial context rather than a wider public threat. Subsequent coverage continued to note that no charges were being pursued at that time.
In the days that followed, the community marked the loss of Larry Davis, 16, male, whose obituary records his date of birth as June 24, 2008, and his death on May 17, 2025. Visitation and a celebration of life were scheduled locally, underscoring how quickly family, friends, and neighbors gathered to honor him. Independent public databases that track shootings also recorded the incident and date in Rocky Mount, reflecting the official timeline reported by local authorities.
